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      Multiple educators

      Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Ethics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Relationship Management, Environmental Engineering, Labor Compliance, Procurement, Logistics Management, Product Design

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Speaking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Time Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing

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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de back-end

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, React.js, Back-End Web Development, Javascript

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Data, Security, and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Data Sharing, Technology Strategies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a las humanidades digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Open Source Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Design, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Community Development, Data Mapping, Liberal Arts, Project Planning, Data Analysis Software, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Build an Executive Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Brand Awareness, Return On Investment, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Assertiveness, Communication, Adaptability

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Validation

      4.5
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create Social Media graphics using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design, Photo Editing

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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Persona Development, Product Management, Market Research, Process Mapping, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
    • Introducción al desarrollo de back-end: Meta
    • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
    • The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design: University of California, Irvine
    • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a las humanidades digitales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • How to Build an Executive Presence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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